Architect Sheila Snider reflects on trailblazing career
Over a career in architecture spanning more than 40 years, Sheila Snider was involved in helping shape downtown Indianapolis and other parts of the state.
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Curriculum, pre-K, culture bills among education priorities for state lawmakers
Changes to early-childhood education and a response to Indiana’s ongoing teacher shortage are top-of-mind issues for lawmakers as the 2023 legislative session nears.
Ice cream shop models how to employ people with disabilities
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream’s goal is to provide more jobs to people with an intellectual or developmental disability. But it also wants to help other employers see people with disabilities as a dependable workforce.
Should the state ax its individual income tax?
A powerful Senate Republican plans to introduce legislation next year to create a commission to consider changes to Indiana’s tax structure, including phasing out the state income tax.
Curbside recycling could bring jobs, business
Moves to finally rid Indianapolis of its distinction as the nation’s largest city without universal curbside recycling will benefit current recycling-focused businesses and could spur economic development.
Art & Soul performances to celebrate ‘Kings & Queens’
In-person Art & Soul events are scheduled for February at the Cabaret, Jazz Kitchen and Indianapolis Artsgarden.
Rock band Hyryder set to extend its long strange trip into 2023
Indianapolis-based Hyryder will play 2023 festival with fellow Grateful Dead tribute acts from around the world.
Indiana film critics select ‘Everything Everywhere’ as 2022’s best movie
Critics group gives special Indiana award to Joshua Hull, who co-wrote the screenplay of horror film ‘Glorious.’
Academy Sports + Outdoors planning store at former Marsh in Westfield
The Texas-based outdoor and sporting goods retailer received approval to occupy the 73,000-square-foot store at 1960 E. Greyhound Pass.
NIL casts cloud over college football’s early signing period
This was second signing class since the NCAA lifted a ban on college athletes being able to earn money for the use of their names, images and likenesses.
WIBC news director exiting for TV role in Mississippi
Chris Davis’ exit ends a six-year stint in which the radio station won two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association.
Bill Oesterle awarded $7.2M in lawsuit against Iowa car repair shop
Angie’s List co-founder Oesterle had filed suit against a classic-car restoration shop alleging that the company had, among other things, overbilled him for repairs, charged him for unauthorized work and sold one of his cars without permission.
Ohio firm acquires The Coil apartments in Broad Ripple for $57M
The purchase comes just three years after the 151-unit complex on the Central Canal was sold for $40.7 million to Chicago-based Promus Holdings LLC.
Library board critics demand answers, call for resignations
With their search for a new CEO for the library system mired in controversy, members of the Indianapolis Public Library’s Board of Trustees heard withering criticism from community members at their meeting Monday night.
IBJ Podcast: Shari Jenkins of Noah Grant’s, Salty Cowboy on taking a third leap
Jenkins joined IBJ Podcast host Mason King for a deeper conversation about her emergence as a restauranteur after working as a teacher in Indianapolis Public Schools.
Ball State lands $7.5M to support plan for new performing arts center
The two gifts totaling $7.5 million from longtime supporters will be put toward development and construction of a performing arts center proposed for The Village, a business and culture district adjacent to campus.
These IPS school buildings set for upgrades if $410M capital referendum passes
If approved by voters, the referendum will authorize the district to issue bonds, which will yield an estimated $410 million for construction projects.
Downtown heliport expected to remain open at least through February
The Indianapolis Airport Authority said it hopes to receive tentative approval to decommission the facility at 51 S. New Jersey St. by the end of February. It is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to secure the designation, which is crucial for future redevelopment of the site.
Lilly Endowment gives $39M to museums for religion-themed projects
Grants were awarded to institutions such as Angel Mounds State Historic Site in Evansville and Indiana University’s Lilly Library.
Incoming NCAA president has embraced role of problem-solver
Charlie Baker, the next leader of the largest college sports governing body in the country, is stepping into a hornet’s nest of a job that will likely tap every political skill in his bag.